pictures from the past

While cleaning out Grandmas belongings we came across this picture of  her grandmother.  This would be her mother(little girl in front row) and her mothers mother(older lady on right.)  Along with the husband  and  three brothers of grandmas mother.  This was the first picture we have seen of  my husbands great  grandparents.  How wonderful to have this treasure from the past.

Last Thanksgiving we had our last big dinner with  Grandma C.  She past on a month after this picture was taken.  How nice it was to have her all  these years.  Her stories from the past and the memories over our years with her.  Her life of 94 years  had lots of wisdom to share with us.  Her faith to the end  was inspiring as well.May we all live such a fun and fulfilling life.

brothers hat

While in Florida last winter  I gave  my brother his had he brought  back from Singapore  years ago that he had left in his mothers house for safe keeping  maybe 35 yrs ago.  He  tried it on but being so tall it really didn't look like the people from that country that are rather short.  He was glad we had saved it for him to enjoy so many years later .

Back after a longtime!

after a long time away I'm back to blogging once again.  Going to try to download a pic of grandaughter at her last dance review.  It's off to college in a few days from today.  All grown up and ready to take on  higher education!

COOL IN THE SOUTH

So,  here we are back in the  south and it is turning cool.  Really cool.  Frost on the ground is not inviting but it  reminds us of the snow that has already come to our  home up north and to the family members there.  It doesn't seem like Christmas here without snow but have  beeen shopping for a few things, putting up the tree, etc.  Raked the leaves in the yard today.  Will go with sister-in-law to a tea at her church for the ladies of the church on Sat.  Brother and wife are taking me out to dinner on Sunday for my birthday this year.  That will be so nice of them to honor me in that way.  Brother is very special to me.  Always has been there for me  since I was born. We always got along over the years.  Never  fought  like so many brothers and sisters do.  God blessed me with a special friend in my brother . Wish everyone had a brother like  him.   Still trying to figure out how to post pics again.  Be patient.  It won't take me to long I hope.

Back in the south

Well, after 6 month we have come back down south to enjoy the sunshine and I think we are getting out fair share this year.  Only 2 days has it rained since we arrived over 2 weeks ago.  The sun shine is heavenly and so good for husband and mother-in-law who thrive on the warm weather.  Will post more with pics  after I figure out the new photobucket site.

Then it was off on our long trip home. Stopped the next night at a beautiful koa  campground. Got to park right beside their lake where there were  ducks everywhere.  What a restful place to park for the night.



The next  night we were in the Shennadowa Valley at an other site.  Down in the pines.  A small stream at the bottom of the hill had a beautiful waterfall that I could not resist shooting.



What a   great trip home.  So much of God's country to enjoy and appreciate.

We got home in time to enjoy the twins fourth birthday party.  Lots of kids and adults again this year.  More noise than we had been around in months.  What a great time everyone had.  Can't believe they are four already.  Their cake was a pink and green camouflage cake.  Don't question why.  I don't know.  Tasted good though!

They had a pinata that they all smacked the life out of and then scrambled to get the candy that scattered everywhere.  Ah,  the sugar rush for all of them after all the cake!



They all had a good time  and can't wait for next year and alll the fun over again.  Great to have so many little friends to share with at four years old.  The weather was beautiful but a bit chilly for us after being in warmer weather.  O well, we will have to adjust to the north.