Mothers Day is near. The one day out of the year we can be spoiled. Right mom's? I love my mom so much, she is SPECIAL. Sometime I don't think we tell them enough. Here's a poem I found that I love:

WONDERFUL MOTHER
God made a wonderful mother,A mother who never grows old;He made her smile of the sunshine,And He moulded her heart of pure gold;In her eyes He placed bright shining stars,In her cheeks fair roses you see;God made a wonderful mother,And He gave that dear mother to me.
~By Pat O'Reilly~

Beautiful uh?

I also have been gifted by God by a special mother-in-law. I listen to so many people talk about the problems they have with there's. I feel so special and lucky to have a mother-in-law whom I love dearly. She is a special lady. Clay is lucky to have her as a mom. Just like my mom she's always there when I need her. Even if it's just to talk.

Here are a couple necklaces I made for my mothers. The one with the elephant is for my mom. She loves elephants. The other I made for mother-in-law..Hope they enjoy them.

The Wedding

Here comes the Bride.. ..

Beautiful wedding. I was so excited Chris and Megan . I couldn't have asked for a more Beautiful wedding than this one. The Bride was beautiful and I mean beautiful. The groom while what can I say as his mom? He was handsome .

The day was perfect. Birds singing, sun shining . Beautiful, Oh, sorry I already said that. ~grin~ Than of course my grandchildren where adorable. Mani was pretty in her white gown, dropping the rose pedals. Tears glisten in my eyes as I watched her hold her head up proud to be there and sharing her uncle and aunts special day. Caleb and Kye where just as handsome walking down the aisle .Grinning from ear to ear. Of course both my boys where here.They were the attractive guys, walking two of the bridesmaids down the aisle. And than yes, Megan while no words, she was stunning. Stars dancing in her eyes as she made her way to the Most handsome Groom I have seen. Of course that would be , Chris. They both looked so happy. But, than it was their special day...

Ahhh, what a wonderful Day.. Feb. 14th. Couldn't celebrate Valentines any better way than that.

But, there was one humor that made us all laugh at the end. When the minister said "Caleb, you now may kiss the bride" Oops that was meant for Chris..Poor Caleb was going too, but thought not. I think he even blushed.

So those who couldn't be there, we missed you. But, we had a blissful time.

Congratulations Chris and Megan..............

Wow, will it ever quit snowing? Old man winter plans on really laying it on us. ~grin~ But, you know what kills me the most? That we COMPLAIN so much of our cold and winter. But, yet we are still here..Yup, that's right no one has gone anywhere.

I was born in SD...Living in ND as of right now. The weather is pretty much the same. I'm use to our cold winters. Although we have been spoiled the last few years.

This year the weather we are having here reminds me of when I was a little girl. Lots and lots of snow. Why complain? People who go South for the winter say that's why they go South. Don't like the cold. Well, ~oh hum~I think it's because your bloods thinning out as your getting older..LOL But, I'll probably be joining them when my blood thins..Guess they forgot what it's like to play in the snow and shovel....Yup and I mean shoveling..LOL.... Hopefully I will forget what it's like. I have just learned to sit back and work with it. Layers of clothing and higher heating bills. I mean higher..LOL ..But, you know, I don't mind so much. I love the season change.But, of course not the cold. I spend more time reading, crafting and catching up with old movies. It's like a summer break for me. Though I agree it can be a long, long break..Here's some beautiful picture's of our snowfalls...Yea, right..~grin~

Christmas time

Ahhh, that time of year again. The hustle and bustle of people. Trying to get their Christmas shopping done. List in their hands, frowns on their faces. Where is the Spirit of Christmas? Do we know why we celebrate the season? Or are we so lost in all the gift buying, Christmas get togethers? The most important of all...........The Birth of Our Lord. Yes, sing Happy Birthday on Christmas Day. Bake a cake, do something special to celebrate the reason for the season. Start a new tradition with Jesus first on that wonderful day.
I don't know about all of you. But, I nag and I mean I nag to my family about WHY we are celebrating the season. It's not the expense of the gift under the tree or what outfit I'm I going to wear to the Christmas party. It's wonderful birth of JESUS. Yes, Jesus, born on Christmas day..December 25th. Jesus who came to earth to only die for our sins. Lets rejoice and remember Jesus is the reason for the season......
Read Matthew 1:21 And she shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOODNIGHT...

The cake...mmmm good

here's the Beautiful cake, Helen, Clay's sister had ordered..
Helen what a nice touch...

Happy 70th

What a fantastic day..My mother-in-law had her 70th Birthday Party July 25th. What a gorgeous day we had and as always nice to visit family. Clay's sister from Oregon flew here and we had a nice visit with her.

My mother-in-law is so special and what a BEAUTIFUL lady she is. And what a special day she had. The cake the girls had done was made with real flowers. Mind you it was very, very good.

Have I told you mom how much we love you??

Great Grandparents

A ( Great )Grandmother's Prayer
Author: Barbara Burrows

changed to great grandparent: roxie

Oh Lord, I do not ask for much,

Eternal beauty, or youth, or such.

Just give me a little hand to hold,

And I'll forget that I'm growing old.

I do not ask for cloudless skies,

A life that's free from tears and sighs.

Just give me a little face to kiss,

And anxious moments will turn to bliss.

For what is there, really, that means so much

As little hands that reach and touch,

As little eyes that search and see

Only the best in fragile me?

So let me grow more loving and wise

By looking at life through their wide eyes.

For through these little ones, you have given

These grateful great grandparents a glimpse of Heaven.