tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15612628164429351522024-03-13T22:06:49.683-07:00Mary's MonologueMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496323045265892175noreply@blogger.comBlogger379125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561262816442935152.post-17786893715269824202015-02-09T19:12:00.001-08:002015-02-09T19:12:09.671-08:00Family vacation...We had a wonderful week on the Emerald Coast...Maggie, Adam and the children took me along...lucky me!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/09/487.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/09/s_487.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Baby Tal...moments before he realized he could walk straight into the Gulf of Mexico<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/09/488.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/09/s_488.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/09/489.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/09/s_489.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Seaside Church. The most charming church!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/09/490.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/09/s_490.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cool Henry, before he broke his sunglasses<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/09/491.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/09/s_491.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Could not get enough of this view...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/09/492.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/09/s_492.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/09/493.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/09/s_493.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I want this....beside my garage. Mark my words, it will appear...thanks to the ever talented Jake.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/09/494.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/09/s_494.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Adam trying on clothes outside the store...why not?<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/09/495.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/09/s_495.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Obligatory cow photo. They are farm kids after all...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/09/496.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/09/s_496.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A swing to dream about. Lucky for Jake I do not have room.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/09/497.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/09/s_497.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The quest for the illusive family photo begins<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/09/499.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/09/s_499.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And continues<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/09/500.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/09/s_500.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And continues...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/09/501.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/09/s_501.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We give up.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/09/502.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/09/s_502.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The perfect flying baby Tal!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/09/503.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/09/s_503.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Fin and her friends... I will miss her early morning visits in my bedroom<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/09/504.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/09/s_504.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Yep, my morning alarm has nothing on this guy...best wake up calls ever!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/09/505.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/09/s_505.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We did a lot of this...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/09/506.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/09/s_506.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Like 5 days worth...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/09/507.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/09/s_507.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Like I said, lots of bike riding! How we already miss it!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/09/508.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/09/s_508.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />End of the day fun with their Daddy<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/09/509.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/09/s_509.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Lunch with quite a view<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/09/510.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/09/s_510.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Best days ever!!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/09/511.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/09/s_511.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The dreaming continues...<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=30A%4037.657069%2C-88.995448&z=10'>30A</a></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496323045265892175noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561262816442935152.post-75794086336091835322014-11-30T17:32:00.001-08:002014-11-30T17:32:18.657-08:00So......<br />So, I went to Chicago for work....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/612.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_612.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And had the teensiest hotel room...EVER<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/613.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_613.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I finished my 160 hours needed for recertification....and then discovered that I have to take a test. A TEST. I am 55 years of age. I still hate tests. Oh, I'll get around to it...someday.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/614.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_614.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I had dinner with dear friends...Mallory and Robin<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/615.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_615.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />She thinks it's her office...when I'm gone. Maybe she can take my test!???<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/616.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_616.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Yes, I did this. Rather proud of myself! Well, actually my friends did the work. I organized!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/617.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_617.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Asthmatic tendencies...poor Fin<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/618.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_618.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cute Kate returned to DC.Poor kids, never have fun. Ever.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/619.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_619.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cole volunteered. I'm proud!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/620.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_620.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I went to Memphis with Mil, to visit Annie<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/621.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_621.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And Beale Street <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/622.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_622.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And Kitty at the Peabody<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/623.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_623.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Lucy and Hannah with Annie in her dorm room<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/624.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_624.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Oh, well yes, we did eat some BBQ. It was Memphis after all!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/625.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_625.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Madeline gave me one of theses bracelets, or wrist jewelry as Jared calls them... Me and Guiliana....yes, I'm special!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/626.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_626.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='209' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Nutty, Angie, Madeline, Maggie and I embarked on St. Louis....helped the local economy. 24 hours pre Ferguson verdict, thankfully<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/627.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_627.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Yes, thanksgiving! Millie brined her turkey. Pretty amazing!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/628.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_628.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My gravy making assistant<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/629.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_629.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sparkling grape juice. Really...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/630.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_630.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I am grateful!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/631.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_631.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I was SO thankful. I had EVERYONE home. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/632.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_632.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Adam and Greg enjoyed/endured a partner WOD. I enjoyed the picture!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/633.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_633.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I had my kitchen backsplash wallpapered. I adore it! Just wanted to share that!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/634.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_634.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Finley helped me make ornament garland...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/635.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_635.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />She is in a craft overload mode<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/636.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_636.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Hours and hours of fun<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/637.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_637.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />TAl and his daily greeting for Angie. #jealousmimi<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/638.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_638.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/639.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_639.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sue and I went to St. Louis...yes, again...to the fabulous Fox Theatre to see Motown...fabulous!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/640.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_640.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />She also works out...in Angie's Piloxing class. Then...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/11/30/641.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/11/30/s_641.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />She crashes.<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Finley%20St,Jacksonville,United%20States%4039.737399%2C-90.252522&z=10'>Finley St,Jacksonville,United States</a></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496323045265892175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561262816442935152.post-71052338837871108782014-09-08T19:13:00.001-07:002014-09-08T19:13:19.923-07:00And where have I been??<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/08/551.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/08/s_551.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Finley just said..."oh look, there's my mama." Brownie points...big time.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/08/552.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/08/s_552.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Yea, Cole continues to have a rough life....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/08/553.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/08/s_553.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I got invited to a party!!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/08/554.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/08/s_554.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I went back to Michigan, tough luck, right?<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/08/555.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/08/s_555.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The gum tree in all it's glory!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/08/556.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/08/s_556.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Nan and Nell....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/08/557.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/08/s_557.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The flowers in Michigan over Labor Day....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/08/558.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/08/s_558.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I think it will be a great time for a wedding!!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/08/559.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/08/s_559.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />'Twas a great week!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/08/560.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/08/s_560.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The paint looks awesome...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/08/561.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/08/s_561.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Were getting there...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/08/562.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/08/s_562.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I even read an entire book!!!! Ok, I admit that it was a bit sad without my grandbabies!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/08/563.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/08/s_563.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The leaves are starting to turn...in late August...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/08/564.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/08/s_564.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='186' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A grat evening with dear friends....at my "club". Oh yea, my club!!! Although they did not let me pay...my friends that is, not the club...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/08/565.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/08/s_565.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I love this place!!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/08/566.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/08/s_566.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />So true<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/08/567.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/08/s_567.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cole and Kate in Dallas...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/08/568.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/08/s_568.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And back in DC...well said Jon.<br /><br />I'll get better at this blogging...if you care...<br />And did you see??? Michael Waltrip on Dancing with the Stars...and...a farmer as The Bachelor. I'm in. Oh yea, 100%!!!<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Finley%20St,Jacksonville,United%20States%4039.737562%2C-90.252694&z=10'>Finley St,Jacksonville,United States</a></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496323045265892175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561262816442935152.post-34659180982498090792014-08-07T19:10:00.001-07:002014-08-07T19:10:58.064-07:00So.....So, where do I start?<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/735.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_735.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Julie moved into a great house....my old house, as a matter of fact...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/736.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_736.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Maggie, Fin and Hen and I walked to the lighthouse<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/737.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_737.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And boarded a pirate ship....aye...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/738.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_738.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Henry tried to wake up a statue...no, he wasn't making out with it...sure looks like it though...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/739.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_739.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Finley and Sadie continued their summer of fun<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/740.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_740.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The amazing sunsets continued....painful, right??? <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/741.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_741.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My new bedroom at the cottage progressed<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/742.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_742.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Quite well I might add.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/743.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_743.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And I am not the only one who likes it<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/744.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_744.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />They did not like this chair however....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/745.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_745.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Mad had fun with her friends...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/746.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_746.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Doughnuts were miraculously delivered...thanks Jamey!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/747.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_747.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />How do you contain a crawling Tal at the beach? Dig a hole and put him in it. He loved it. Not child abuse.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/748.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_748.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Hen came home for a week...we bonded. Ok, he and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle bonded<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/749.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_749.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Our CrossFit THRIVED!!! Am I proud!??? You betcha!!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/750.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_750.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Lucy Regina, Finley the page<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/751.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_751.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Kelly, Maggie and Mindy....firm friends<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/752.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_752.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Oh yea, our Olympian <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/753.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_753.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Julie went all high class on me, her driveway patio<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/754.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_754.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sue and I enjoyed coffee downtown...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/755.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_755.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We went to the Illinois River...rather fitting that Illinois beach toys are farm toys. #andontheeighthdayGodmadethefarmer<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/756.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_756.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sue, JB and Kathy.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/757.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_757.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/758.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_758.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A successful Third Sunday<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/759.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_759.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Where I thoroughly enjoyed a pulled pork sandwich, which is sooooo important to know.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/760.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_760.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Nail night at home with Chelsea and Angie<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/761.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_761.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And Adam...so no, he didn't get his nails done, he enjoyed the beer and pizza. And delivered sweet corn...about the best I have ever had. God bless our American farmer<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/762.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_762.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My third Sunday table took on a new hue of blue....what??? You did not know I was this artistic????<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/763.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_763.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Angie, and Max. CrossFit kids....I think???<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/764.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_764.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cole and I went to Florida...for a special event<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/765.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_765.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='208' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />McKeanna and Eug got married!!! A perfect, perfect evening<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/766.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_766.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Five and Kirsten<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/767.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_767.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />This my friends is how St. Augustine does a car wash...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/768.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_768.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We toured the fort<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/769.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_769.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And hit the beach for a perfect day<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/770.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_770.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We ended the weekend at The Ale House in Daytona<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/771.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_771.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Madeline went to Lollapalooza with Ana and Chelsea<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/772.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_772.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And met Finn....!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/773.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_773.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Richard painted Rowe Inn, and I cannot wait to go back!!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/08/07/774.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/08/07/s_774.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cheers!!<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Finley%20St,Jacksonville,United%20States%4039.737306%2C-90.252563&z=10'>Finley St,Jacksonville,United States</a></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496323045265892175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561262816442935152.post-57828550632130719092014-07-10T05:34:00.001-07:002014-07-10T05:34:15.051-07:00Summertime is still calling...We attended a wedding....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/169.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_169.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/170.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_170.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Maggie and Sue<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/171.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_171.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And liked the band so much that it looks as if they may be coming to a wedding in Michigan next summer.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/172.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_172.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />CrossFit at the Y is going great guns<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/173.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_173.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I took Henry for a haircut...this is momentous...he sat still and actually got a haircut!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/174.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_174.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Henry, Adam and Cole<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/175.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_175.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Proof that laughter is the best medicine...Fin and Hen with Sadie<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/176.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_176.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Oh, and another sunset<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/177.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_177.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Kate, Cole and Emily<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/178.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_178.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We have watched Henry fall asleep<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/179.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_179.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Over and over...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/180.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_180.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Stacy and Regan Alice, yes, she was named for my mama<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/181.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_181.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We celebrated the 4th of July<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/182.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_182.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />With my girls <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/183.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_183.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sadie and Finley<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/184.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_184.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Maggie and Tal<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/185.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_185.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/186.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_186.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Jon, Jim, Kim and Greg<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/187.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_187.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Beach time<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/188.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_188.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/189.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_189.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Finley and Jon. Yes, she is rather obsessed with Jon. Like, over the top crazy about him.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/190.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_190.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sweet baby Tal. As his brother and sister say, the squishiest baby ever.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/191.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_191.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cole and Kate, a typical evening at the cottage...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/192.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_192.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A pre sunset shot<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/193.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_193.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I'm not THE only one who takes sunset photos, Mary does as well!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/194.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_194.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Nan and Sue. The old gang was all together.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/195.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_195.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cole had to leave, and went to Nebraska City. This is his rental car.... For work....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/196.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_196.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The lodge he is staying in....and this is all for work.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/197.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_197.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Bad Mimi, they rode in the front seat, ok, we only went about 90 feet, and we WERE looking for deer....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/198.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_198.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Success on the side of the road.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/199.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_199.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A beautiful blustery day....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/200.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_200.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And if you can't sleep up here, it's ok...this was the view of the lake from my bed at 3:00am. Yes, summertime is fine with me<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Happy%20Valley%20Rd,Ludington,United%20States%4043.981808%2C-86.469027&z=10'>Happy Valley Rd,Ludington,United States</a></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496323045265892175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561262816442935152.post-62666893608922922612014-07-10T02:00:00.001-07:002014-07-10T02:00:38.888-07:00Summertime is calling me....So, Annie graduated from High School,<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/44.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_44.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Serious ping pong was on the evenings agenda<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/45.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_45.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And we celebrated!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/46.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_46.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Yep, I pulled out the old sewing machine, remembered how to use it, and made table runners...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/47.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_47.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/48.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_48.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />And so did the graduates...<br />The next day, Finley turned 5<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/49.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_49.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/50.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_50.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And we celebrated some more...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/51.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_51.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />We headed to Michigan, for a working weekend...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/52.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_52.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And for those amazing Michigan sunsets<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/53.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_53.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Our first sighting of The Badger for the year<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/54.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_54.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />An ice fishing house...on skis. Looks like fun...no, it really does not.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/55.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_55.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Oh, and another sunset...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/56.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_56.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The start of the summer flowers...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/57.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_57.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The gorgeous spring lilacs<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/58.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_58.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A view of the courts from our walk....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/59.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_59.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A view of us from our walk....we were cramping their style I think.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/60.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_60.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A little roof repair...or rather a roof with a view<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/61.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_61.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Dinner on Hamlin Lake<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/62.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_62.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Hannah and Annie<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/63.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_63.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Mags and her boys<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/64.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_64.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Mil and I<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/65.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_65.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I guess it was a hard winter...poor dock<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/66.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_66.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Oh, just another sunset.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/67.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_67.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Even though the lake was only 50 degrees, they managed to enjoy it. I would have definitely heard from The senior water class at the Y....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/68.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_68.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />So did I tell you how gorgeous the lilacs were?<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/69.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_69.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Words don't do them justice<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/70.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_70.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Did I tell you that I fell? Well, let me show you, I fell. It hurt. I was mad. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/71.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_71.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Our lighthouse...well, ok, it's not like we own it....we just think we do. And yes, I bought this wine for the label<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/72.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_72.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cold water, don't care, one bit. Take that Senior Water Class<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/73.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_73.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Millie and I tore out a ceiling...and found this amazing breadboard.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/74.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_74.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Yes, whatever they want.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/75.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_75.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Hannah and Annie went to Spain.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/76.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_76.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Lucy went to Germany<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/77.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_77.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I went to Passavant<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/78.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_78.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Madeline brought Kayla over to visit, just before she went to the Open casting for the Bachelor!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/79.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_79.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Fin and I working hard helping Madeline and Jake mov in to their new home! Jake's firs order of business...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/80.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_80.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Remove bushes<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/81.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_81.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Fin and Harmy, off to tennis<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/82.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_82.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Jake showing Harmy his disc golf clubs....or discs.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/83.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_83.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Natalie got married, so we celebrated<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/84.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_84.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Before she moved to England<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/85.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_85.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/86.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_86.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sally had a birthday,nose we celebrated<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/87.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_87.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Quite a bit!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/88.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_88.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Our girl<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/89.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_89.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We opened a CrossFit gym at the Y. Proud moment!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/90.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_90.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I went to the Wisconsin Dells for a conference....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/91.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_91.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I had a room with a view...<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/92.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_92.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />It was a very strange place<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/93.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_93.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I am not at all certain where I thought I was...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/94.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_94.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/95.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_95.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Really, a bar naked Have a swig with Nig?<br />I drove further north, to Green Bay, and bought some cheese....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/96.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_96.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Oh, and picked up Cole at the airport...then we met The Badger in Manitowac<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/97.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_97.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And set sail for a 4 hour tour<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/98.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_98.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/99.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_99.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Upon arrival, we saw Epworth...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/100.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_100.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />And our lighthouse<br />Then, the fun began....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/101.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_101.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Jake proposed!!!!! Madeline said yes!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/102.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_102.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We celebrated!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/103.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_103.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And found a venue<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/07/10/104.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/07/10/s_104.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Ripped out carpet and started sanding. I mean, we are having a wedding up here after all!<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Berry%20Ln,Ludington,United%20States%4043.981904%2C-86.469097&z=10'>Berry Ln,Ludington,United States</a></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496323045265892175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561262816442935152.post-1820036152730531902014-05-31T08:07:00.001-07:002014-05-31T08:07:51.216-07:00Summer!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/464.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_464.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Lovely photo? Well, yes it is!!! It is the start of the repair of my front steps....no longer do my steps resemble Pompeii!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/465.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_465.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My town hosted it's annual celebration. The day begin with a parade..<br />And since Jacksonville is the home of the Big Eli Ferris Wheel....what else would we have in a parade...but a Ferris Wheel....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/466.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_466.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Oh and a drum line...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/467.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_467.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Yes, and tractors....we are a farming community after all. Yes, I proudly reside in a Flyover state! And my favorite son in law is an American Farmer. Quite proud of him, and thankful for all he does! And, by the way, that is NOT Adam. He was working the land....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/468.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_468.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Yes, and horses. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/469.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_469.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Then we hit the Wellness Tent where the Y hosted 2 hours of fitness classes. Angie and Finley had a great time<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/470.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_470.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Finley did not want Angie to be alone on the stage, so she joined her...constantly.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/471.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_471.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />So she was a bit behind in her postures....but she did it all. Spoken like the proud grandmother that I am!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/472.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_472.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Annie and Henry on the train. God love Annie...she waited in line with Henry for 2 hours. She was my favorite person of the day!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/473.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_473.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Aunt Millie...the statue<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/474.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_474.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Crazy, insane. I could hardly watch.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/475.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_475.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The Hadden family won the Hamburger cook off!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/476.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_476.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Lucy, Hannah and Annie watching the evening unfold.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/477.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_477.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A fun evening at Harmy's office<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/478.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_478.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sue, Mil, Joni, Mark and Christine<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/479.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_479.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My first rose from my new yard<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/480.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_480.jpg' border='0' width='208' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Google eyed Henry<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/481.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_481.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My friends Larry and Nancy in their new boat at their new condo at the Lake!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/482.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_482.jpg' border='0' width='157' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Troy and Sally at the petting zoo. The camel and Sally....instant friends...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/483.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_483.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='208' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Sweet Tal got tubes in his ears and a stylin new hat<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/484.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_484.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Mad went to Indianapolis to visit Ole Miss friendsfor a Crawfish boil<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/485.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_485.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Rather impressive!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/486.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_486.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cole and the crew at a bachelor party....as only they could do... Skeet shooting and then<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/487.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_487.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A beach in Delaware<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/488.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_488.jpg' border='0' width='186' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Andy and Cole...never have any fun...<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/489.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_489.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The next weekend, my boy celebrated Memorial Day at another beach...our favorite beach...Michigan. Here he is with cute Kate<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/490.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_490.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sunsets like no other<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/492.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_492.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cole and Kate on our porch, with lemonade I am certain...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/493.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_493.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />They hosted a cookout. I am not so silly as to assume that Cole set the table...we all know who helped him...still, a proud Mama moment. Hopefully I will still be proud when I arrive at the cottage on WEDNESDAY!!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/494.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_494.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />He even made breakfast! Ok, I will remember this...July 4, breakfast for Mama<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/495.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_495.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My favorites visiting me at work<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/496.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_496.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sooooo true!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/497.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_497.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Lucy's final soccer game of the year...so proud <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/498.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_498.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Hurrying to finish paving the Y road before the rains start<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/499.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_499.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The rain did not affect the carpet removal and installation at the Y<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/500.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_500.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Baby pine ones in the making....I have never seen them at this stage before...aren't they cute??? Just a reminder to stop and look around everyday!!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/501.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_501.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />All I can say is...really???? Poor arteries!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/502.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_502.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cutest window display, as usual, downtown Jacksonville!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/503.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_503.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Again...WEDNESDAY!!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/504.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_504.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My friend Trudy got away to South Carolina and thought of us when she saw this<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/505.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_505.jpg' border='0' width='186' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Kayla and Mad after a day at the winery...cute girls. I can say that even if I gave birth to one of them!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/506.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_506.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A fun day for the girls..<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/507.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_507.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />See, I am so motivational! Right???<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/508.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_508.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Family games on the court...no, baseball, not tennis silly<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/509.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_509.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sally and Sam swinging <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/510.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_510.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Visiting our gal....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/511.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_511.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Visiting the ISD tiger, does she think it's real???<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/512.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_512.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My favorite Finley sidewalk art...ever.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/513.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_513.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Dinner on top of the Toad...that's rust, not food, trust me. We aren't that messy....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/514.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_514.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='208' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sweet Annie...a High School graduate!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/515.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_515.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And poor Cole, another bad weekend. VIP, Meet and Greet passes to Luke Bryan. High on summertime!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/31/516.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/31/s_516.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Did I tell you....WEDNESDAY?????<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Finley%20St,Jacksonville,United%20States%4039.737417%2C-90.252532&z=10'>Finley St,Jacksonville,United States</a></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496323045265892175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561262816442935152.post-60533544105932037002014-05-12T20:19:00.001-07:002014-05-12T20:19:33.260-07:00Spring...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/957.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_957.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Finley and Lucy...family...skin color would not indicate such, but it is true.<br />Here is another shot of Lucy's leg...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/958.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_958.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The day AFTER she got hit by a soccer ball....a hard hit...see the imprint?<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/959.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_959.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Finley hanging out on the tennis court....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/960.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_960.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Annie's senior prom....full of glitter<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/961.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_961.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And darling people...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/962.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_962.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Tori, Finley and Lucy<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/963.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_963.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Paparazzi parents....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/964.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_964.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Jake is amazing.....yep, those are his tools and such. I showed him a picture of something I wanted in my yard..<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/965.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_965.jpg' border='0' width='157' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/966.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_966.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />He created something even better....in less than 3 hours. mine is soooo much nicer!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/967.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_967.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My hydrangeas....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/968.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_968.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A perfect spring day in my darling neighborhood...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/969.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_969.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Henry just in off the planter, a dirty and extremely happy boy<br />They made ice cream...using the name ice cream quite loosely...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/970.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_970.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Milk, coffee creamer and grapes......<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/971.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_971.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />They said it was good...we all remained doubtful...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/972.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_972.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A heart in our dip. Hearts are everywhere!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/973.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_973.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Kate visited DC<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/974.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_974.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And it appears it was another fun weekend!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/975.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_975.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Andy visited Sally.....made her day<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/976.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_976.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We had a garage sale...Finley ate her "chicken nuggets"<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/977.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_977.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We sold nearly everything....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/978.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_978.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Finley was also on charge of the money<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/979.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_979.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Best part of a garage sale...when it's over and it is a gorgeous day!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/980.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_980.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Finley helped Jerry build a fence...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/981.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_981.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Baby Tal loves his new radio flyer<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/982.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_982.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sally loves her new beeds from Sue!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/983.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_983.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Celebrating Julie's birthday and Mothers Day<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/984.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_984.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/985.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_985.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Like I said...hearts are everywhere....my talented Fin!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/986.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_986.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Lucy and Julie with their cakes...sweet Lu is 16!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/987.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_987.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A most amazing Mother's Day gift...a clutch with a cell phone charger in it!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/12/988.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/12/s_988.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Finley%20St,Jacksonville,United%20States%4039.737538%2C-90.252555&z=10'>Finley St,Jacksonville,United States</a></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496323045265892175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561262816442935152.post-47816520954537070302014-04-30T17:52:00.001-07:002014-04-30T17:52:34.402-07:00Newsworthy, not reallyCole, again went traveling...this time, back to New Orleans and Jazz Fest<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/30/748.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/30/s_748.jpg' border='0' width='640' height='640' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Here he is with Andy and Jon...and as Jenny so aptly described them...Sleepy, Happy and Dopey<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/30/749.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/30/s_749.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Adam told me to go check my beach hats...apparently Cole took one...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/30/750.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/30/s_750.jpg' border='0' width='640' height='640' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And, I know I'm old...here are Cole and Andy with someone from some tv show... Ok it is Adam From Workaholics. Still, no clue.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/30/751.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/30/s_751.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cole ran into Maggie, as in Michigan Maggie....they ran into each other dancing in the Gospel tent...yay! Cole went to church...sort of, not really, I can pretend it was church....church with beer....works for me.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/30/752.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/30/s_752.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And he met Doug for lunch. Doug, as in Tal's college roommate and our lifelong friend. Tal as in Cole's daddy...not baby Tal. I mean, come on people!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/30/753.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/30/s_753.jpg' border='0' width='640' height='640' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The gang...My BFF Aika and Jenny with the boys (men). No, boys. They are boys. Trust me. In the meantime, I went to a shower for Bubba and Sheri...Rachel and Jeff Olson hosted. It was such fun to spend a beautiful afternoon with Cole's lifelong friends...in Jacksonville...while he was in New Orleans. But truth be told, my party was awesome! HE should be jealous!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/30/754.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/30/s_754.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Jeff and Rachel worked like crazy creating the perfect setting...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/30/755.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/30/s_755.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Rachel was an amazing hostess...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/30/756.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/30/s_756.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A wonderful celebration for baby to be Edison...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/30/757.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/30/s_757.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Ok, so I am still struggling a bit with the fact that Bubba is going to be a daddy...Bubba...a daddy.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/30/758.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/30/s_758.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Annie, with her amazing updo for the Ball. Susan said it was a challenge to get that much hair up...and to make it stay up. She did it!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/30/759.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/30/s_759.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Annie, doing her Beaux Arts Ball bow. Well done sweet Annie<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/30/760.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/30/s_760.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Proud Daddy.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/30/761.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/30/s_761.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My friends and I were smart.... We rode the drunk bus home. Best part, Madeline texted me "OMG, I can see you on the bus!" Yes, they keep the lights on, and Madeline passed us at the intersection. Such a proud moment for her, I am certain! But the bus driver was so nice, she waited outside until I got in my house..aw...someone cares about me! Even if she doesn't know me.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/30/762.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/30/s_762.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sunday came, and the little ones came over. Never a dull moment...not sure what Fin is doing....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/30/763.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/30/s_763.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Hanging out with Jake in the yard. And don't fret, my lawn has been mowed since then.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/30/764.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/30/s_764.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Madeline's friend Kayla made this amazing cake...and you know,there truly is NO place like home<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/30/765.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/30/s_765.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Pure luxury...Chelsea came over and gave Angie and me a pedicure in the quiet of my house. As for Mad,methinks she is bored....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/30/766.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/30/s_766.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Annie has gone monogram crazy...loving this..fashion is so cyclical!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/30/767.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/30/s_767.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And Tory, she loves me! Look what she sent me...happy Mothers Day to me!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/30/768.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/30/s_768.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />So this....led me to his....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/30/769.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/30/s_769.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Really...old grains?? What the heck are old grains!? And to lose weight, I have to reduce large quantities of food...really? Shocking! And, no new grains. Ok. And well, I have already blown it...I had a sweet potato for dinner. Well, tomorrow, I will think about it tomorrow. After all, tomorrow is another day!!<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Finley%20St,Jacksonville,United%20States%4039.737429%2C-90.252557&z=10'>Finley St,Jacksonville,United States</a></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496323045265892175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561262816442935152.post-53886718877156900702014-04-21T19:12:00.001-07:002014-04-21T19:12:19.193-07:00An Easter to rememberWe started Easter weekend in the kitchen....baking for friends...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/892.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_892.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We only spilled half of the batter....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/893.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_893.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We then moved to egg decorating. I got smarter...we moved outside. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/894.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_894.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />And if i do say so, the eggs were rather awesome! Well, most of them were...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/895.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_895.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sue came down the street to help... And we gave her a cake. Yeah, we are nice like that.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/896.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_896.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The results of our annual cascarone smashing..<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/897.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_897.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A visit to Sally, and who did we see? The Easter Bunny. You didn't know that, did you??<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/898.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_898.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />His favorite color is pink. Finley asked. Both Finley and Henry were very impressed, the Easter Bunny knew my name. I went to High School with him!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/899.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_899.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cake delivery to our sweet Jennifer and LJ<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/900.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_900.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Magnificent magnolias....finally!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/901.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_901.jpg' border='0' width='265' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />At Easter church with my sisters<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/902.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_902.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A little puzzle fun with Troy while Sally, her majesty, looks on!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/903.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_903.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Christina and Christy with Sally. THE most awesome nurses....ever. They got Sally ready for church, even gave her a manicure!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/904.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_904.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cole making mama proud, Easter worship in Georgetown.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/905.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_905.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Marilyn and Jake<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/906.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_906.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The Easter spread<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/907.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_907.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Marilyn's amazing cupcakes<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/908.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_908.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Maggie's asparagus tart<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/909.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_909.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />More amazing Marilyn...carrot cake with a cheesecake in the middle. Oh yeah. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/910.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_910.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Gigi's cookies<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/911.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_911.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sue made her peep mimosas. Painfully good!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/912.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_912.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Even Teetaw indulged<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/913.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_913.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Gigi and baby Tal<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/914.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_914.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Trying to capture a perfect family picture. I settled for a picture with all three of them in it!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/915.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_915.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />perfect day made for perfect fun.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/916.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_916.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Marilyn, Julie and our hostess, Maggie<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/917.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_917.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Baby Tal and Carter<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/918.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_918.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Lucy and Finley. Finley is obsessed with Lucy...I mean obsessed.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/919.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_919.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Julie and her boys<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/920.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_920.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The high lite of the afternoon.... Well, for three of us...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/921.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_921.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Finley<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/922.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_922.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Henry<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/923.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_923.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And Sam the slammer<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/924.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_924.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cascarones<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/925.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_925.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Teetaw being cascaroned<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/926.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_926.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Teetaw is still smiling though<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/927.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_927.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Annie has been Cascaroned<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/928.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_928.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Harmy and Adam<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/929.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_929.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Henry going to work with his daddy<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/930.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_930.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />No rest on a beautiful spring day...even if it is Easter<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/931.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_931.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Adam loading seed<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/932.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_932.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />It certainly isn't the farming of Pa on Little House on the Prairie...all computerized...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/933.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_933.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Did you know that seed had to be lubricated? Well, it does<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/934.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_934.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/935.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_935.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Who knew corn was as pretty as our Cascarones?<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/936.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_936.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Filling the planter....looks like an airplane window...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/937.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_937.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The planter...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/938.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_938.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Henry helping Dad lock the planter arm down... Realizing that he can't take his tractor to the field, off they went...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/939.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_939.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Lu and Fin again in their matching Jack's.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/940.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_940.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Gathering all remaining candy from the piñata. So, we eat off of the ground from time to time...<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/941.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_941.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Enjoying the afternoon at the farm<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/942.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_942.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Annie modeling her prom dress.....we all approved!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/943.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_943.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My teeny back hall....and it's awesome new wallpaper<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/944.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_944.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I LOVE it!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/21/945.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/21/s_945.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Be happy!<br /><br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Finley%20St,Jacksonville,United%20States%4039.737482%2C-90.252601&z=10'>Finley St,Jacksonville,United States</a></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496323045265892175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561262816442935152.post-40465126264633758152014-04-20T10:20:00.001-07:002014-04-20T10:20:20.826-07:00To sum it upSpring...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/20/459.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/20/s_459.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Was here briefly...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/20/460.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/20/s_460.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Henry and Ben fertilized the tree in the park...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/20/461.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/20/s_461.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />They poured my driveway finally...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/20/462.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/20/s_462.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I attended a YUSA meeting<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/20/463.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/20/s_463.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='157' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And dreamed of Michigan....the snow is nearly gone...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/20/464.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/20/s_464.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cole and my BFF Aika<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/20/465.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/20/s_465.jpg' border='0' width='640' height='640' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cole at the Statler farm...<br />...had a wee bit of fun...imagine that<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/20/466.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/20/s_466.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The Cherry Blossoms in full bloom...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/20/467.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/20/s_467.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The boys were back in town...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/20/468.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/20/s_468.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Madeline bowled...for kids sake...<br />I went to see Trudy...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/20/469.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/20/s_469.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/20/470.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/20/s_470.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/20/471.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/20/s_471.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/20/472.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/20/s_472.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />she, Meghan and I celebrated Greg's birthday with him<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/20/473.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/20/s_473.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Trudy and I climbed these stairs....yes, we did<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/20/474.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/20/s_474.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/20/475.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/20/s_475.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/20/476.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/20/s_476.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We visited Ryan in the city...admired the view from his rooftop, enjoyed the afternoon on Michigan Avenue...and ended the evening in a fine way...drinks on a rooftop.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/20/477.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/20/s_477.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />When I returned home, Harmy and Finley helped me, well, they did all the work...assembling...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/20/478.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/20/s_478.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />This masterpiece!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/20/479.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/20/s_479.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The Finley Block party...my friend Sue<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/20/480.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/20/s_480.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A lovely spread...with wonderful friends!<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Finley%20St,Jacksonville,United%20States%4039.737482%2C-90.252613&z=10'>Finley St,Jacksonville,United States</a></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496323045265892175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561262816442935152.post-71229762745206763152014-04-08T17:54:00.001-07:002014-04-08T17:54:31.968-07:00Hello again...The last few weeks in a nutshell....never understood that remark...so how about the last few weeks in a quick summary??<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1004.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1004.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1005.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1005.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='209' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We have spent a lot of time in the park...finally...finally we have some decent weather!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1006.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1006.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I attended a JHS Girls Soccer Trivia night. We got second! I am now smart by association! Ok, so maybe, just MAYBE, those are my 2 wine glasses. So shoot me.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1007.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1007.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cole went to Asheville and made a new friend...imagine that!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1008.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1008.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />He also visited Dallas and cute Kate<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1009.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1009.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Texas...warmer weather....and cute Kate<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1010.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1010.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sally and I walked to church...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1011.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1011.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />While the Deal family suffered through a dreadful vacation. Ok, ok, a fantastic vacation. Whatever!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1012.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1012.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Julie sold jewelry<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1013.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1013.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We all attended...stern look there Julie...why??? <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1014.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1014.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And Maggie sold pillows....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1015.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1015.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Gigi sold wine glasses<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1016.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1016.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And Finley sold sandwiches...The Finley Special was quite popular!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1017.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1017.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Becca sold her families amazing maple Syrup, BL and Jenni visited her. I bought!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1018.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1018.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I have a new lampshade for my bedroom in my cottage by the sea...or my house on Finley Street. Whatever...it's cute.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1019.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1019.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We had an outbreak of the mumps...so my staff and I had to get re-inoculated. Now that was special. Not really certain how I got all up on TKitty...Mama Elsa was lucky to be farther away from me...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1020.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1020.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Park time...sword in tact. Actually 2 swords<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1021.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1021.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Millie hosted Wednesday Class. I helped... A little<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1022.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1022.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I had to present the program...so cut me some slack...next time I will help more. Promise!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1023.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1023.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Today and every day!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1024.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1024.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I babysat Gracie...while her family was on that awful vacation. Gracie did not behave. But she did like time with Henry<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1025.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1025.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Park time with this boy<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1026.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1026.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sue, Madeline and I went to dinner....Madeline was the photographer...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1027.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1027.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sunset from the farm.....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1028.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1028.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Really? A bumper sticker...really??<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1029.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1029.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Ok, so you may think this is mean. It is not. Troy, Sally's caretaker called me one morning and told me he had some sort of an allergic reaction. I guess he didn't think I believed me, so he sent me a picture. I was scared for him...but I knew he was at prompt care, so I laughed. And laughed..until I cried. Then, ok, I laughed a bit more. Then when I saw Troy and he showed me another picture....I laughed til I cried again. But I didn't feel bad, because he laughed right along with me til he cried. I swear. And the great news is..he is fine! And if I ever feel sad, I just look at this picture. It works..instant happy!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1030.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1030.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The neighbors had a lemonade stand...I paid, but, Sue, Millie and I went on a walk...so we passed on the iced tea and jelly beans...when we returned home, this was waiting for us on Sue's porch. So sweet! The children, not the tea.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1032.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1032.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I had special visitors...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1034.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1034.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Henry and Ruger<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1036.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1036.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Finley and Ruly<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1037.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1037.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I sold a chandelier....look how great it looks in it's new home!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1038.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1038.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A new book...a prequel to a trilogy I loved.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1039.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1039.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Chelsea has indulged me...pedicures at home. Yea, I know, I look creepy.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1040.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1040.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />New urns...make me very happy<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1041.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1041.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Very happy. I'll be happier when I can actually fill them.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1042.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1042.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Pedal to play technology! The ONLY way to play x-box. Yes, so cutting edge. That's us!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1043.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1043.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />This is so sad for me...Henry has had to have red dye removed from his diet. Why is it sad? Hello! Do you know me? I indulge my grandchildren with Twizzlers and Red Vines. This is sad, however, I found dye free licorice! Back in business!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/04/08/1044.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/04/08/s_1044.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Special cocktails at a great wedding...and a great spring ahead...just you wait!<br /><br /><br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Finley%20St,Jacksonville,United%20States%4039.737388%2C-90.252827&z=10'>Finley St,Jacksonville,United States</a></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496323045265892175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561262816442935152.post-21525295110654648442014-03-15T17:59:00.001-07:002014-03-15T17:59:54.105-07:00It's been a busy time...Baby Tal was christened.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1141.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1141.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The sweet family<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1142.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1142.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Henry leaving church, sword in shirt, all is right with his world.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1143.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1143.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Brunch at my house...Annie, Lucy, Madeline and Finley<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1144.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1144.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='211' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sue and I went to a wine tasting party with the younger girls...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1145.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1145.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Ludington remains snowbound....and beautiful<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1146.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1146.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Annie got invited to Prom. She said yes.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1147.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1147.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='157' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cole met something<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1148.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1148.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Madeline and I headed east..<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1149.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1149.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />To DC...to visit Cole<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1150.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1150.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We toured the National Cathedral...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1151.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1151.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We lit candles for some loved ones<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1152.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1152.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We watched the Ukranian protest outside the Russian Embassy. They love America......<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1153.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1153.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We provided decorations for Nick, Jon and Cole<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1154.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1154.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />For their St. Patricks Day celebration<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1155.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1155.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We have a hotel room with quite a view!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1156.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1156.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We did an Epworth selfie with some wonderful friends!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1157.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1157.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We dined....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1158.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1158.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Jon's chicken pot pie...massive...and he ate every last bite<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1159.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1159.jpg' border='0' width='480' height='480' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We walked...Book Hill Park<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1160.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1160.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />In darling Georgetown<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1161.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1161.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We walked along the Potomac...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1162.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1162.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We shopped. Yes, this is Gucci...in TJMaxx........omg<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1163.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1163.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Madeline and I went to the Dry Bar. Rather awesome...and Cole?<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1164.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1164.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />He and Jon, along with St. Patrick, love Day Parties<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1165.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1165.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Mad and I made an appearance...Madeline and Katie<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1166.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1166.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My new best friend...Aika....she is getting married! But I did not receive a save the date card....lost in the mail? Well,to her credit, I did just meet her....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1167.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1167.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The hosts....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/03/15/1168.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/03/15/s_1168.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Andy Statler and Graham. The party was a huge success....according to the hosts. Erin, bless her heart made the food. Me? I took pretzels. What??? That was nice!<br />Thus far..a wonderful weekend... !!!<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Wisconsin%20Ave%20NW,Washington,United%20States%4038.923163%2C-77.073103&z=10'>Wisconsin Ave NW,Washington,United States</a></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496323045265892175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561262816442935152.post-90898883820726705222014-02-24T19:11:00.001-08:002014-02-24T19:11:26.465-08:00February...My friend Penny spent a wonderful week in Michigan...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1325.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1325.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />This is our cottage, buried in the snow....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1327.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1327.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Quite. Different perspective...it is still....wonderful, amazing mIchign,<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1328.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1328.jpg' border='0' width='214' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And the never ending winter goes on and on and on and on....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1329.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1329.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Just another Sunday...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1330.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1330.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And yes, the holiday decorations are STILL up in Jacksonville... <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1331.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1331.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A snowy day in DC, as seen from Cole's porch<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1332.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1332.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Henry fit well inside our new lockers at the Y<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1333.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1333.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And this scene is from Walmart. REALLY? You decide you don't want the rug, so you stuff it inside a soda cooler. Really???<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1334.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1334.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />So enough winter...I headed south...to this..<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1335.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1335.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And spent time with Ruthie and Laurie<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1336.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1336.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And enjoyed this...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1337.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1337.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Walks on the beach...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1338.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1338.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1339.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1339.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1340.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1340.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1341.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1341.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Ok, so maybe I am overdoing the beach scenes, but I still cannot get enough....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1342.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1342.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Laurs' fabulous coffee<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1343.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1343.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And her pool....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1344.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1344.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We dined..and were serenaded by an American Idol hopeful. Yes, it was awkward. But Laurie is so Nice...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1345.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1345.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We wined as well<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1346.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1346.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The Florida State Fair<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1347.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1347.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We dined at The Columbia<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1348.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1348.jpg' border='0' width='158' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And were entertained by a well endowed wedding party...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1349.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1349.jpg' border='0' width='158' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Very well endowed!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1350.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1350.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And The Columbia had an amazing floor show<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1351.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1351.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />That we enjoyed<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1352.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1352.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And wished we could try out,<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/24/1353.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/24/s_1353.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='269' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sweet Sarah ran her first half marathon....and her mama made her this amazing dessert. Business and pleasure made for a wonderful, sun soaked week!<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Finley%20St,Jacksonville,United%20States%4039.737400%2C-90.252547&z=10'>Finley St,Jacksonville,United States</a></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496323045265892175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561262816442935152.post-78685900642470971292014-02-09T17:50:00.001-08:002014-02-09T17:50:10.258-08:00A weekend with my girlsBecause I am one year older, my girls took me to St. Louis for the weekend....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/09/1633.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/09/s_1633.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We shopped....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/09/1634.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/09/s_1634.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And shopped...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/09/1635.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/09/s_1635.jpg' border='0' width='187' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Do I look like an intellect? Sitting in J Crew reading Henry James? Ok, truth is, this is my cute new IPad case...so I look smart, like I am reading a major piece of literature when in actuality I am probably looking at my farm game...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/09/1636.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/09/s_1636.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />This was Maggie's first time away from baby Tal...but she still had to pump....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/09/1637.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/09/s_1637.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And pump....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/09/1638.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/09/s_1638.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Dinner was great....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/09/1639.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/09/s_1639.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My girls looked so pretty,<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/09/1640.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/09/s_1640.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The sushi was awesome....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/09/1641.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/09/s_1641.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And the Fox theatre was fabulous!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/09/1642.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/09/s_1642.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I do not understand this "duck face" thing...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/09/1643.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/09/s_1643.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A helping hand on our hotel room wall....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/09/1644.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/09/s_1644.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My baby, annoyed with me, as she tried to sleep<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/09/1645.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/09/s_1645.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My favorite movie.."You've Got Mail" was on in the hotel....<br />And a highlight of the weekend...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/09/1646.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/09/s_1646.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Running into Jamey and Gabby!<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/09/1647.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/09/s_1647.jpg' border='0' width='187' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Finley%20St,Jacksonville,United%20States%4039.737519%2C-90.252631&z=10'>Finley St,Jacksonville,United States</a></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496323045265892175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561262816442935152.post-27114579804576674142014-02-07T18:25:00.001-08:002014-02-07T18:25:52.308-08:00I am older....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/07/1419.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/07/s_1419.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />This impressive food bowl was the main attraction at Cole and Jon's for their Super Bowl party. I am not sure you can grasp the size of this thing...but look at the "playing field" it is a 9x13" pan. Their friend Loic made it. Loic is French and loves America. Well done Loic! I agree, put a copy of this in your Naturalization file!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/07/1420.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/07/s_1420.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And, yes, she is precious, but really? Who gives their daughter the first name of Pistol???<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/07/1421.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/07/s_1421.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Finley's breakfast of Champions, a lot of sausage,orange and banana slices. When I cooked the sausage for her, she hugged me and told me that I was "the best grandma ever."! Ok, what ever she wants.....for the rest of her life...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/07/1422.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/07/s_1422.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sally helped me celebrate my birthday in a big way!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/07/1423.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/07/s_1423.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A clean, sweet Henry<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/07/1424.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/07/s_1424.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/02/07/1425.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/02/07/s_1425.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='258' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Finley%20St,Jacksonville,United%20States%4039.737731%2C-90.252883&z=10'>Finley St,Jacksonville,United States</a></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496323045265892175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561262816442935152.post-50317980156809226972014-01-28T19:54:00.001-08:002014-01-28T19:54:25.407-08:00It's been a while...And what has happened in that time?<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/28/1559.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/28/s_1559.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Well, Cole went to Las Vegas for work, and spent the week at the Venetian. Yes, this mama was a bit envious! He once again saw his childhood hero, Stone Cold Steve Austin. No, that in itself did not make me envious...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/28/1560.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/28/s_1560.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />But perhaps this did...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/28/1561.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/28/s_1561.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />His work hosted an evening on the rooftop of The Palms. Yes, I would have enjoyed that!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/28/1562.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/28/s_1562.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sally, working hard in Physical Therapy, or Fitness, as she calls it.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/28/1563.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/28/s_1563.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Millie covering the mysterious camera on top of the television in our hotel....who was watching us??? The amazing good news is, the pajamas I had forgotten in that hotel in December were found and are back home with me. Yes, yes, yes, I washed them before I wore them again.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/28/1564.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/28/s_1564.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A gorgeous sunrise from my kitchen window. It may be cold, but it was certainly breathtaking!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/28/1565.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/28/s_1565.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />As was the sunrise reflected on the top of the courthouse<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/28/1566.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/28/s_1566.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />This is not such a happy site....poor little Henry spent a night in the hospital with a bad flu....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/28/1567.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/28/s_1567.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />However, the miracle meds allowed him a full recovery and breakfast pancakes!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/28/1568.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/28/s_1568.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cole and Jon re-arranged the "record room"<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/28/1569.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/28/s_1569.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />With their new record player<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/28/1570.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/28/s_1570.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sally got a new hairdo. And no, that is not me...it is Sally. Yes, several people have asked that question,<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/28/1571.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/28/s_1571.jpg' border='0' width='236' height='279' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />This is how Sally lives her life....her kindness and gracious spirit has endeared her to everyone in her new "school"<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/28/1572.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/28/s_1572.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sue and I have been on some adventures....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/28/1573.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/28/s_1573.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='267' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And the way to live ...according to me....<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Finley%20St,Jacksonville,United%20States%4039.737625%2C-90.252712&z=10'>Finley St,Jacksonville,United States</a></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496323045265892175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561262816442935152.post-17453314716076798692014-01-06T09:28:00.001-08:002014-01-06T09:28:50.273-08:00It's cold...<br />It's so cold<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/06/788.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/06/s_788.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />On Finley Street<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/06/789.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/06/s_789.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />In St. Louis <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/06/790.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/06/s_790.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />On Lake Michigan<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/06/791.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/06/s_791.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And this strange sight is the Southwest terminal in St. Louis...where friends arrived last night...the only plane in sight.<br />Stay warm, stay inside, stay safe!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/06/792.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/06/s_792.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Gettysburg%20Dr,Jacksonville,United%20States%4039.742775%2C-90.255883&z=10'>Gettysburg Dr,Jacksonville,United States</a></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496323045265892175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561262816442935152.post-35788010297035186002014-01-04T18:47:00.001-08:002014-01-04T18:47:22.375-08:00A new year....2014. A new year, time for the usual resolutions...that I never follow through on. See, my first resolution...be honest with myself. So no resolutions...just time to focus on being the best person I can be. And I won't get mad at my sisters dog every time she wets on my carpet. Ok, that's not true. I can still be the best person I can be and be upset with her, right?<br />Day one....a new start....and two friends sent me photos from Florida. Right, as I sit here on the snow covered prairie...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/04/1603.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/04/s_1603.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />But.....rainbows! Optimism!! The first from the lower east coast<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/04/1604.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/04/s_1604.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And the second from another part of the lower east coast. A new year, a new start....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/04/1605.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/04/s_1605.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And a precious new baby....sweet Sadie came to visit. The perfect start to a great new year. Day one of 2014....and it's a good start!!<br />Day 2<br />Cole and I went to St. Louis. My windshield washer fluid did not work, and the roads...snowy and messy. Cole only had to stick his head out of the window once to read the exit sign for me. So, all in all, that was good!<br />I ran a stop light! and I was lucky, no accident! no tickets. So that was extremely good!<br />Then when Cole and I were entering Trader Joe's, I found MONEY on the ground! That was really lucky!! Two whole dollars!!! Feeling abundant now!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/04/1606.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/04/s_1606.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/04/1607.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/04/s_1607.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And feeling grateful for dear friends...we had lunch with Emily and Jamey. What a wonderful second day of the year. <br />Day 3....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/04/1608.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/04/s_1608.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A sunset from my window...and...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/04/1609.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/04/s_1609.jpg' border='0' width='187' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A sunset from my favorite place on earth....magical!<br />Day 4...waiting for the storm, and my friend cleaned out her pantry....getting rid of the old, embracing the new...welcoming a great new year...yes, even cleaning a pantry inspires me!!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/04/1610.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/04/s_1610.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And another friend, toasted me from Florida....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/04/1611.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/04/s_1611.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cheers to a new year, fear not! you will not get a daily update from me!!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/04/1612.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/04/s_1612.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Stay warm, and safe friends!!!<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Finley%20St,Jacksonville,United%20States%4039.737374%2C-90.252889&z=10'>Finley St,Jacksonville,United States</a></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496323045265892175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561262816442935152.post-86215458942063846872014-01-01T13:29:00.001-08:002014-01-01T13:29:37.590-08:00December....<br /><br />Work began on my new garage....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1558.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1558.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />It started at 8:00 a.m. I know this because I was home sick...with the flu. THAT was NOT fun. Now you know.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1559.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1559.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1560.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1560.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />They worked hard...for 5 hours...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1561.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1561.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />At 1:00 p.m. This was the end result. Pretty happy with it!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1562.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1562.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Just in time for a snowfall....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1563.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1563.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My car was happy in the garage, and I was happy in the house!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1564.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1564.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Millie and I did a fast shopping trip to St. Louis...best part??? Lunch with Jamey,<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1565.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1565.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Finley and I went to a very special Christmas party at our friends Jennifer and LJ's darling house.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1566.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1566.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Our picnic group met for our annual cookie exchange...the third generation was well represented. Am I really this old???<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1567.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1567.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />4 little York children at their school Christmas program.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1568.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1568.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Finley helped tAke care of baby Tal.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1569.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1569.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Tal me his cousin Joey and they hung out...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1570.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1570.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='211' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Adam and and Richard at the Rowe Christmas party<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1571.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1571.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Lola and Fin<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1572.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1572.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Ricky and Harmy styling their Christmas Story ties<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1573.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1573.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Janet and Joey. <br />Jack Frost paid a visit<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1574.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1574.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1575.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1575.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And it did look magical...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1576.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1576.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And cold..<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1577.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1577.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Bubba's taxi service brought Cole home safely. He does not really drive a taxi. But you knew that, right?<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1578.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1578.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The holidays wore Cole out...or Finley and Henry did rather.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1579.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1579.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sweet Sally is all settled in her new home. It is so nice having our girl living in Jacksonville for the first time in 38 years!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1580.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1580.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The Deal's travelled to Florida in style<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1581.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1581.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Rent-a-jet appears to be the way to travel!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1582.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1582.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />It was a wonderful, healthy holiday...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1583.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1583.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Filled with TONS of gifts<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1584.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1584.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />One of my favorites...my new stair runner...courtesy of the York's. Installed by Adam, Jake and Cole. I imagine it is in my cottage by the sea...when in actuality it is my house on Finley Street. I prefer the image of my cottage by the sea. Why you ask?m why not.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1585.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1585.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Emily came to visit and taught me new tricks on my iPad. I'm impressed....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1586.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1586.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Baby Tal, so happy and so sweet! HEALTHY baby Tal.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1587.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1587.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sam and carter visiting Sally at her New Years party<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1588.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1588.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Celebrating the new year<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1589.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1589.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Words to live by...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1590.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1590.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />It was a lovely evening spent with friends<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/01/1591.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/01/s_1591.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A magical setting! Happy new year!!!<br />Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496323045265892175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561262816442935152.post-64290346154792719932013-12-09T04:13:00.001-08:002013-12-09T04:13:37.735-08:00December....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/09/174.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/09/s_174.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Madeline and I were witness to a Friday night at the York farm.....pretty happy crew.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/09/175.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/09/s_175.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We only got to witness Cole at what appears to be an Ugly Christmas sweater party via photo....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/09/176.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/09/s_176.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sue and I headed out on a Cold December night for our annual Finley Street progressive party<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/09/177.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/09/s_177.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />It was, as always, great fun.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/09/178.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/09/s_178.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A chilly view of the empty spot where my new garage is supposed to be....they say this week..???<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/09/179.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/09/s_179.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Winter has officially arrived on my patio...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/09/180.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/09/s_180.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And on my urns...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/09/181.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/09/s_181.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And outside my dining room window...which was the smartest way to welcome some snow...through the window. Because baby, it was SOOOO cold outside.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/09/182.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/09/s_182.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cole and Jon helped the Statler family welcome in the holiday season....imagine that...those two celebrating anything!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/09/183.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/09/s_183.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Official end of harvest? Yes, when favorite son in law shaves off his beard. Welcome back dimples!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/09/184.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/09/s_184.jpg' border='0' width='211' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496323045265892175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561262816442935152.post-16630870453550122232013-12-02T18:47:00.001-08:002013-12-02T18:47:00.386-08:00December <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/02/1784.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/02/s_1784.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/02/1785.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/02/s_1785.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My first dinner party..celebrating the Deal family visiting<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/02/1786.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/02/s_1786.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Watching football...smiling to be nice...he's always nice<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/02/1787.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/02/s_1787.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/02/1788.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/02/s_1788.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We had a Stars Hollow day downtown... Shopping our locally owned small businesses and we really shopped!!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/02/1789.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/02/s_1789.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Even baby Tal enjoyed the day<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/02/1790.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/02/s_1790.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />They went shooting. Truth. They shot guns. At old pumpkins. They even dressed the part.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/02/1791.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/02/s_1791.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Meanwhile I stayed home and made my annual holiday roping.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/02/1792.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/02/s_1792.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And stuffed my urns with fresh greenery...and I did it all myself. Yes, patting myself on the back.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/02/1793.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/02/s_1793.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Love the finished product. But my hands..oh my poor bloody hands. No kidding, they are a mess...pine needles and wire and my hands do not get along.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/02/1794.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/02/s_1794.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Finley is much smarter....well ok, her mama is.. She made garland with ribbon and ornaments.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/02/1795.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/02/s_1795.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And oh how it sparkles, she's a worker,<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/02/1796.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/02/s_1796.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />No, this is not Santa's bedroom. It is my cheery guest room. But since Cole was born an hour after Christmas, it will be his room for the Holidays. Ho Ho Ho,<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/02/1797.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/02/s_1797.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And the biggest, brightest news...smart Annie Deal was accepted at her first choice for college, early acceptance. One and done! Rhodes College in Memphis, here she comes! Yay sweet Annie. And me, more visits to the Jungle Room!<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Finley%20Street%4039.742602%2C-90.254946&z=10'>Finley Street</a></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496323045265892175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561262816442935152.post-16479879621102584832013-11-29T18:25:00.001-08:002013-11-29T18:25:00.551-08:00ThankfulI am so thankful, for friends and family who have been there for me through some tough days...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/1213.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_1213.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Grateful for a table set with love, the chairs soon to be filled by people I love...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/1214.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_1214.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Favorite sin in law and Madeline<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/1215.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_1215.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Fin and Mil<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/1216.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_1216.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Baby Ju and Harmy <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/1217.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_1217.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Favorite son in law and Steve<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/1218.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_1218.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My sisters....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/1219.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_1219.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Annie, Harmy and Lucy<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/1220.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_1220.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Family!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/1221.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_1221.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Maggie and Carter<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/1222.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_1222.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Jean and Lucy<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/1223.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_1223.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Fin and Hen<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/1224.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_1224.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Thankful for a delicious meal and the Thanksgiving blessing Steve prepared...along with the gourds grown by Jake and Mad.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/1225.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_1225.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And just so in love with this oh so typical photo of my sisters....if a picture paints a thousand words...I love it,<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/1226.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_1226.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Family gathered in my living room<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/1227.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_1227.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A favorite new Christmas decoration<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/1228.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_1228.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />So, I didn't get to take a nap in Maggie and Adam's new bed...but I did score their old bed!! So, if I ever did nap, I would gladly nap at home now. And, I hope they keep shopping for new furniture...it helps fill my house! I know, shameless!!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/1229.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_1229.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I am grateful for happy children....Jon and Cole in DC in, um, their, lovely sweaters...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/1230.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_1230.jpg' border='0' width='270' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Greg, Dan, Cole and Laura preparing their friendsgiving meal. So glad they were reunited..and grateful to Laura, because I stole the photos from her.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/1231.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_1231.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cole prepared the above...venison, quail and duck. Ok. Proud of him. I'll stick to turkey, thank you very much. And FYI, Cole, my kitchen does not accept game...just turkey, ok??<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/1232.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_1232.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I love the start of the season in my hometown...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/1233.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_1233.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We went to see the Santa parade...downtown looked magical<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/1234.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_1234.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And these two looked comical!<br />And one more thing that I am extremely grateful and thankful for....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/1235.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_1235.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Work finally started today on my new driveway and garage...Yay!!! But, have you ever seen anyone dig a trench with an axe? New to me....<br /><br />I am grateful for the upcoming Holiday season and the effect it has on those I love..happiness and anticipation radiates. I remain, grateful!<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Finley%20Street,%20Jacksonville,United%20States%4039.773635%2C-90.251561&z=10'>Finley Street, Jacksonville,United States</a></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496323045265892175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561262816442935152.post-70853274416921305892013-11-28T06:46:00.001-08:002013-11-28T06:46:06.987-08:00Happy Thanksgiving!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/28/307.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/28/s_307.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/28/308.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/28/s_308.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />It was hair day in Boston, and while there, my friend Penny took photos of the pretty urns she saw, knowing how much I love them!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/28/309.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/28/s_309.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My urns...pre-Christmas decorating...just you wait!! I swear, you I'll be impressed...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/28/310.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/28/s_310.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Annie's friend Sophie made these turkey cupcakes for school. This girl has skill!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/28/311.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/28/s_311.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sue and I ran into CJ at dinner...and she loaned me her ozone machine...to get rid of the smoke smell in my cute house...yes, the previous inhabitant smoked...in the house! Rather amazing machine!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/28/312.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/28/s_312.jpg' border='0' width='194' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/28/313.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/28/s_313.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sweet Annie turned 18.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/28/314.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/28/s_314.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A little help with the candles....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/28/315.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/28/s_315.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Adam, fresh from the post harvest job of plowing, with baby Tal.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/28/316.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/28/s_316.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Uncle Harmy with baby Tal. Oh yes, still baby obsessed around here. As well as extremely grateful.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/28/317.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/28/s_317.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A family favorite.....baked Gouda. Oh yes, we love it.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/28/318.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/28/s_318.jpg' border='0' width='158' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Gross, right? Jake knocked his head. Rather hard. He does not have a Rowe head...meaning HARD. I have been told my head could be used as a deadly weapon. What!??? But seriously, who has hair color that naturally beautiful in their twenties? No, not the bloody part, the blonde!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/28/319.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/28/s_319.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Maggie and Adam have a gorgeous new bed. Makes me want to take a nap...doubt they would appreciate finding me there. Oh well, a girl can dream....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/28/320.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/28/s_320.jpg' border='0' width='194' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Have a great day!!<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Jacksonville&z=10'>Jacksonville</a></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496323045265892175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561262816442935152.post-85527728279177293232013-11-17T10:22:00.001-08:002013-11-17T10:22:01.515-08:00ProgressAs I left for work one morning...I saw some rather fancy equipment being unloaded in the driveway...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/17/957.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/17/s_957.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My garage doors were open...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/17/958.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/17/s_958.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And in a matter of hours...the garage was gone. And it did not take much...it almost fell over....bye.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/17/959.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/17/s_959.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The view from above. Not only is the garage gone, but the driveway and sidewalk as well...now that is exciting! Finley and Henry thought it would be great to play there???I thought otherwise.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/17/960.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/17/s_960.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I now am the proud owner of a couch..a rescue couch that I had recovered. And I am already quite fond of it. In my cute little house, on a cute little street.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/17/961.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/17/s_961.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Harmy has a sweet new ride....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/17/962.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/17/s_962.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The Y had a bad week....yes, a lot of water...alot.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/17/963.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/17/s_963.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The day after....rather devastating...this pipe is the culprit. You can see how far it shot put of the wall....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/17/964.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/17/s_964.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Such a little pipe...for so much damage<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/17/965.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/17/s_965.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Finley, dressed to impress...as always<br />Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496323045265892175noreply@blogger.com0