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.

Strawberries are forever

Here's my granddaughter helping her Nana make her favorite desert Strawberry Shortcake.

MMM MMM Good. Made with homemade whip cream. Which you can see she enjoyed making herself. Mani reminds me of myself. How in my younger days loved to bake. LOL, as I remember my dad eating cookies, that I KNOW where either not done or burned and saying "Not Bad".. Thanks Dad.

There's so much joy and passion watching young kids learn how to cook when we as adults are like ahh geez gotta cook again..We tire out from the same old thing. But, it's not old to the younger kids, they are ecstatic about learning.

God is cool and I think HE loves to send little things my way............just like a promise of rainbow after each rain. Yea, He is Good.

Family

The hardiest things in life sometimes are having some of your family so far away. The saying "as you get older your views in life change" is true. My sister who is 1 years older than me has been away from home for at least 20+ years. The times we do get together (which isn't very often) is joyful, fun and just plain fantastic. But, when she goes back home it leaves a emptiness in my heart..
Over Memorial weekend she was here and brought her new grandson. (5 months old) What a joy to see them both and the poor feller I think was showered with kisses and hugs from all her sisters. The joy on my parents face to be able to see him, priceless. Miss and love you Dear Sister......

Their Engaged

How cool is that? My son and fiance are planning a Feb. 14, 2009 wedding. This will be the first of my children. I'm so excited to have a daughter-in-law. I couldn't ask for a better gal..
I will post their web site for those who would like to take a look and see what they have planned. Or should I say,(knowing my son) what she has planned. So come take a look and sign their guest book and say a Great Big Congratulations to the love birds....
Let me tell you about Megan. She is a special gal to us. Chris (my son) has a boy. Caleb who is 4 years old and let me tell you he's a character. Megan has given Caleb such loving care. I always say it takes someone special to take on other parents children and give them their love and affection. That is what Megan has done for Caleb. Caleb knows he is loved by her. And that right there sold me on her..So thank you Megan for welcoming my grandson and giving my son happiness that he has long for...

Here is their site:

http://weddings.theknot.com/pwp/view/co_main.aspx?coupleid=4277380790615000&MsdVisit=1

Happy Birthday card

Here's a Birthday card I made for my swap group. Something I enjoy doing, since I love to scrapbook and make cards. I sign up to do a project, make a certain amount and than send to requested (hostess) address. Than in return I receive the same amount back but different cards. There are many talented ladies let me tell you. Each one that I receive is so awesome. I love it. If ever you are browsing the internet and want to check out the site here it is for you:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ come on over and check us out. I go by crazynanna. Yes, that's my name. Some how my grandkids gave me that name....grin....

Oh Where O' Where has Our Spring Gone

Yup, uh huh...It's baaack the white stuff..almost 6 inches of it. It's melting fast within two days it should be gone temps stay in the 40's..But, just to see it again, made me tear up. Those people in the South way South. Appreciate your spring. We just don't see it here anymore. I remember as a little girl dressing in my New Spring Dress. It was even sleeveless, sometimes wearing a light sweater. But, now days.Nope it just don't happen. We go from heavy winter jackets to being hot. Just don't seem like spring wants to come to this area anymore. Well, I must go and see what trouble I can get into, maybe cleaning off some snow banks..grin...